What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 149 communities across Australia.

To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

Through the provision of expert guidance and leadership, this exciting position is in the process of driving the delivery of safe, holistic, and appropriate care to First Nations young people. Promoting the importance of Indigenous ways of doing, being and healing in the provision of culturally secure care, this role will be heavily involved in the development of mental health practice resources that will not only inform service delivery across the national headspace network, but will also grow the cultural capability of headspace clinicians.

This is a trusted advisory and advocacy role, where you will have both a strategic and operational impact, continually working to enhance clinical governance processes to ensure they are able to recognise the importance of culturally safe mental health care and leading the development and delivery of a Cultural Supervision model. This role truly presents an opportunity to make a difference to First Nations young people, families, and their communities, alongside a dedicated and expanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing & Engagement division with an exciting agenda ahead.

Please note, this is a parental leave cover position.

Who we're looking for

As a skilled mental health practitioner, you are adept in applying a clinical lens to the development and delivery of programs and resources, and you work collaboratively to enhance service outcomes. With a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the value of First Nations approaches to healing and wellbeing, you will be confident in making recommendations and leading projects in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.

Your exceptional interpersonal skills will stand you in good stead to build meaningful and sustainable relationships at national, state, and regional levels. As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, your cultural and social awareness will be central to this role.

Please note, headspace considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

What's on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Competitive salary range and excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne/ Brisbane CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Kimberley Harrison, National Manager First Nations Wellbeing and Healing [email protected], using the subject line: National Manager - First Nations Wellbeing and Healing - Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
• Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.